A molecular biologist mutates and silences an unknown gene in a species of turbellarian. The resulting organism appears morphologically the same as the wild-type, but is unable to adhere securely to surfaces. What might this unknown gene have been responsible for the development of?

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Rhabdites are rod-like structures in turbellarians that secrete mucus, aiding in adhesion to surfaces. Silencing a gene responsible for rhabdites would affect the organism's ability to adhere securely.

A Molecular Biologist Mutates and Silences an Unknown Gene in a Species